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Hey all, good to see this site around. It's answered a lot of my questions, and it's been an invaluable resource in my decision to join the Reserve. I have a question on what trades are "fighting" trades, and what aren't.
Like many civilians probably think, when I think "Army" I think getting dirty in the field, humping packs and slinging rifles. The only problem is, at my local CFB I've heard they're full to the brim of Infantry and aren't taking any more at the moment. The main reason I'm joining is that I want a physical challenge, and I've always been enthralled with the idea of Infantry. I have a friend who's a Supply Tech, and I don't want to end up like him - preparing kits and what not. I want to be out in the field, getting dirty infantry style. I want to fight, learn tactics, and crawl in the mud. I don't want to be a technician of some sort, stuck in a garage somewhere while the grunts are having fun.
My question is this - what other trades are hands-on, in the field? I'm not joining to learn a trade, I'm joining to be a part-time soldier - to be called upon when my country needs it. What other trades get to train with weaponry, and get to use them as part of their regular work? Don't get me wrong, I have respect for all jobs, trades, and positions within the Army, and realize that they're all essential, but I am set on joining to help fight in the most direct manner possible. My idea of helping in the fight is not behind the lines. As far as I know, the only combat trades are Infantry, Armour, Artillery, and Engineers. Am I limited to these choices?
Like many civilians probably think, when I think "Army" I think getting dirty in the field, humping packs and slinging rifles. The only problem is, at my local CFB I've heard they're full to the brim of Infantry and aren't taking any more at the moment. The main reason I'm joining is that I want a physical challenge, and I've always been enthralled with the idea of Infantry. I have a friend who's a Supply Tech, and I don't want to end up like him - preparing kits and what not. I want to be out in the field, getting dirty infantry style. I want to fight, learn tactics, and crawl in the mud. I don't want to be a technician of some sort, stuck in a garage somewhere while the grunts are having fun.
My question is this - what other trades are hands-on, in the field? I'm not joining to learn a trade, I'm joining to be a part-time soldier - to be called upon when my country needs it. What other trades get to train with weaponry, and get to use them as part of their regular work? Don't get me wrong, I have respect for all jobs, trades, and positions within the Army, and realize that they're all essential, but I am set on joining to help fight in the most direct manner possible. My idea of helping in the fight is not behind the lines. As far as I know, the only combat trades are Infantry, Armour, Artillery, and Engineers. Am I limited to these choices?